Eugene Andrew Davidson was born to David and Marie (Tresmer) Davidson on July 3, 1929 in Amery, Wis. He grew up in Amery and graduated from Amery High School. On Jan. 7, 1949 he married Margie Gorres, and together they had nine children.

Gene married Ernestine "Ernie" Kramer on Aug. 31, 1984. They made their home in Fargo. He worked as a mechanic and night foreman at Cummins Diesel in Fargo for over 30 years before retiring in 1994. They spent the summer months on Toad Lake, near Osage, and winter months in Tucson.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife, family and friends.